The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is right here and the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated competitors. While the Indian cricket staff will go into the competitors as one of many favourites, due to their performances and the house benefit, accidents have been a serious concern for them just lately. While Rishabh Pant is slowly recuperating from his harm, questions stay over the provision of KL Rahul and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah who’re additionally on the street to restoration proper now. Legendary India skipper Kapil Dev spoke concerning the harm issues plaguing the nationwide facet proper now and expressed his issues relating to Hardik Pandya and his future with the staff.

“Injuries are part and parcel of every sportsperson’s life. I hope the situation improves. I always fear for Hardik Pandya, he gets injured very quickly. If all of these players are fit and fine, India can become a compact team,” Kapil Dev advised ABP News.

Pandya was dominated out of motion for a very long time earlier than he marked his comeback by guiding Gujarat Titans to victory in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He has been enjoying white-ball cricket for India and he will probably be an integral a part of the facet in the course of the upcoming tour of West Indies.

Kapil additionally spoke about India’s preparation and prompt that they need to play extra ODIs.

“See, a World Cup comes after four years, so you’ve got to be prepared. We need match practice, we need more ODIs,” Kapil added whereas talking about India’s preparations.